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Lenovo has finally released its latest 13-inch ThinkPad in more countries. Also now available in more configurations across the US, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 weighs less than 1 kg even with its optional higher-capacity battery. Lenovo sells the 13-inch laptop with up to 32 GB of RAM and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, too.

HP is now selling a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H and 64 GB of RAM, the OmniBook 7 16 can also be configured with 240 Hz IPS or 120 Hz OLED displays. HP has heavily discounted its new 16-inch laptop before shipments start, too.

The System76 Lemur Pro has been updated with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors, marking its largest technical change since launching in 2020. The 2026 hardware refresh also introduces a choice between the traditional 14-inch size and a new 16-inch display variant.

Lenovo has finally released one of its lightweight ThinkPad laptops globally. Weighing in at 1.29 kg with a 14-inch display, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 also combines powerful AMD Gorgon Point processors with up to 64 GB of RAM that is user-upgradeable too.

The budget-oriented Wildcat Core 7 350 doesn't move the needle very much against the likes of the headline-grabbing MacBook Neo.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new lightweight gaming laptops in more countries. Now available in Europe and the UK, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines AMD Strix Halo processors with a 165 Hz OLED display and an 84 Wh battery. Lenovo includes up to 64 GB of RAM too, of which 48 GB can be assigned as VRAM to the laptop's Radeon 8060S iGPU.

After AMD tried to discredit the Apple MacBook Neo with a misleading advertising campaign, Microsoft and Dell are now also taking jabs at the affordable MacBook. While Microsoft isn't quite as far off the mark as AMD, the Dell XPS 13 is significantly more expensive than the MacBook Neo in some regions.

If you are on the hunt for an affordable multimedia Windows laptop, Walmart now has the Dell 14 (2026) on sale at a $130 discount. The notebook packs all the essentials that you expect from a modern Windows laptop, including a fairly fast CPU and 16 GB of expandable RAM.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 UM3406GA has received a healthy discount at Walmart, resulting in a price drop of $400 on the list price. The laptop packs the latest AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 APU with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. There is also an OLED display on the front.

Lenovo is now selling a new 15-inch laptop in more countries powered by the AMD Strix Halo platform. Also equipped with a fast OLED display and an 84 Wh battery, the Yoga Pro 7 15ASH11 boasts up to 48 GB VRAM too, thanks to its optional 64 GB RAM configuration.

Thunderobot is certainly not the best-known gaming laptop brand, but thanks to high-end specs and a rather steep discount considering the ongoing memory crisis, the RTX 5080-powered Radiant 16 might be worth a look for some gamers.

The latest Dolphin Progress Report discloses numerous improvements made to Dolphin Emulator, with the devs "working overtime" for a delayed but extensive reveal of new features.

The OmniBook 5 features a 1,200p OLED screen, AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330, 16 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, with the latter thankfully being user-upgradable. It's also available in a range of colorways, including Glacier Silver and Sahara Silver at the base price, while Meteor Silver and Starlit Blue will set you back an additional $20.

Fresh details about the state of Microsoft's Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go series have emerged. Having already launched numerous Surface PCs over the last few months, it seems that no new smaller alternatives are in the works.

The power adapter included with the Schenker Connect 15 is remarkably small and lightweight. However, in Performance mode under sustained stress, we measured a steady power draw of around 48 W from the wall outlet. While that may sound like the adapter is being overloaded, there's actually a technical explanation that shows there's no cause for concern.

The Gram Book 16 comes equipped with a 16:10 IPS touchscreen, AMD's Ryzen AI 7 445, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and 1 TB of user-expandable storage. While there's a decent number of ports, Thunderbolt 4 support would've been welcome.

The on-board magnetic garage is more reliable than having the pen hang along the edges of the chassis, but the overall smaller diameter is an unfortunate trade-off.

The 65 W USB-C AC adapter that ships with the latest OmniBook Ultra 14 is one of the most compact and easy-to-carry charger we've used.

Less than three months into the launch, the latest Asus Zenbook S16 (2026) laptop is on sale at a big discount. The laptop packs the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 APU, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The front of the Zenbook S16 is dominated by a stunning 16-inch OLED display.

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI (2026) has experienced a major price cut and has dropped below $1,000. The laptop is now part of the dying bread of upper-end multimedia laptops with 32 GB RAM that don't break the bank. The Swift Go 16 AI (2026) also comes with the latest Intel Panther Lake CPU and an OLED display.

Apple's latest price hike has already affected the official price of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, but Amazon has yet to fully reflect the increase. However, recent price history indicates that the remaining stock may not stay at current pricing for long.

Most 2026 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 SKUs have slower graphics performance than the 2025 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 because of how the Panther Lake lineup works.

The Acer Swift 16 AI ships with a vibrant 2.8K OLED panel, Intel's latest-gen Core Ultra X7 358H processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Connectivity impresses equally, as there are two Thunderbolt 4 ports in addition to support for the latest wireless standards.

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad globally. A particularly lightweight 14-inch laptop, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 AMD can be configured with a 500-nit display, 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 5G cellular connectivity. Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T14s utilises AMD Gorgon Point processors, too.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip, 16 GB of unified memory, and a 1 TB SSD is currently available at a substantial discount on Amazon. Interestingly, some colour variants have not yet been affected by Apple's recent price increases, although stock may be limited.

Framework is upgrading the SSDs of all Laptop 13 Pro pre-orders, giving buyers more storage and lower order costs before shipments begin. However, increasing CPU price increases could raise overall system costs soon.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 16-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 also contains Intel Panther Lake processors and supports ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5 SSDs.

We tested the Connect 15 as a business notebook in the recommended balanced mode, which significantly limited performance. In performance mode, the Schenker Connect 15 shows a very different side of itself. Especially in gaming benchmarks, the business notebook surprisingly moves much closer to comparable devices.

Asus has launched a new 16-inch gaming laptop globally. First showcased during Computex 2026, the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) will be available in multiple configurations, including ones with a 165 Hz display, 32 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad intentionally. Available with a choice of AMD Zen 5 processors, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and two battery options.

The Lenovo Lecoo 14 with the Ryzen 7 170 is a newly released thin and light laptop in China. This AMD-powered ultrabook is available with 16GB of RAM, and it costs CNY 4,499, around $662.

The MacBook Neo, along with a bunch of other Apple devices, has seen a price adjustment. Apple's most affordable laptop now starts at $699 instead of $599, which puts it closer to most entry-level Windows laptops on the market.

The Chuwi UniBook is now available to purchase. It's powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform and sports a slim, lightweight design. With the $50 early-bird discount applied, this affordable MacBook Neo rival currently costs $449.

Crafting beyond the silicon. On the sidelines of Computex 2026, a talented team of designers at the ASUS Design Center spoke to us about the research and choices that go into crafting their modern Zenbook, ROG, and Vivobook lineups. Asus designers emphasized how a multidisciplinary, human-centric design approach has not only won global accolades but has also evolved to make the laptop an extension of the user.

Lenovo has now released a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 is also available with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, LPCAMM2 RAM and Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU.

The LG Gram Pro offers a spacious 17-inch screen but is still a quite portable machine that weighs a little over 3 lb. Therefore, a current Amazon Prime Day deal can be worth considering for users who would like to work on a big screen but still have to carry around their laptop frequently.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a sleek hybrid between a gaming and creator notebook, which is why an ongoing offer for the 16-inch Asus laptop might be a notable option for quite a few users with a budget around $1,500.

The Legion 9 is Lenovo's flagship gaming laptops and features high-end specifications inlcuding an Intel Core Ultra 9 with 64GB DDR5 memory as well as an RTX 5090, 2TB SSD and a 4K IPS display.

3,500 Mbps in a business laptop sounds impressive - but in the real world, very few people even have an internet connection fast enough to take advantage of that kind of bandwidth. The new wireless standard really shows its strengths where business notebooks are actually used: low latency, stable connections, and strong performance under heavy load in enterprise Wi-Fi environments.

The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro packs a 14-inch OLED display, 32 GB of RAM, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU into an ultra-thin aluminium chassis, and Geekom's Prime Day deal has discounted the Intel Meteor Lake-powered GeekBook X14 Pro thin-n-light laptop by 12%, bringing it down to $1,055.

Microsoft has released a new version of its Surface Laptop 13-inch. Sold globally, the updated Surface Laptop 13-inch is much cheaper than Microsoft's existing models. Sadly, the device achieves a $200 saving by returning to 8 GB of RAM.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop is one of the most powerful gaming laptops currently on the market. Armed with an RTX 5080 laptop GPU and a 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, it is powerful enough to run AAA games at QHD/4K. The laptop has now recorded a big discount at B&H Photo.

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.